Re: Rem - Deathnote // Build Thread
UPDATE TIME!
Not far off now!!!
I spent several hours testing different ways to paint bone on the feet, then proceeded to test a technique I figured out on one of the legs. The leg is a bit dark at the moment, so will need to lighten it up but I really like the look.
Basically:
2/1 Black / Raw Umber Ink = Base coat (1/1 ration ink to latex) + ( 1/5 [ink/latex] to Cloudy ammonia) The ammonia is for airbrush thinning.
Cover all lower areas, and hit the surfaces as well if you want dark 'bleed through' spots.
Then 1/1 paint to brush latex mix - The paint is 2 drops smoked pearl to 5 drops chinese white. Using a sponge either dab or 'smudge' across the surface with the white (dab out streaks). I built this up with 3 layers of the mix to achieve decent coverage - I used a heatgun between layers to dry the paint.
Next, where i spent lots of time trying out different thinning methods - One notable awesome failure but good to know for future = adding latex into isopropyl causes it to frizzle immediately into a brain kind of look. If you need mushed brain, do this
OK, Three colors thinned for 'flicking' on via short brush to give age/depth etc.
These are 'mont marte' brand acrylic paint I bought from a dollar store (They are actually excellent paints). all thinned harshly so the effect is more subtle
Applied in order:
CADMIUM YELLOW + ISOPROPYL
SCARLET + few drops black ink to get a maroon color + WATER = I found water made it behave more how i wanted vs. Isopropyl.
Ultramarine blue + ISOPROPYL - Gives an old 'vein stain' look.
Then hit the lower areas with the dark chocolate again, then brushed the white mix over the high points to tie it back together.
OK PICS!
This is just after the flicking, needs white on higher areas.
Full view of the leg:
OHH and for the shoulder spikes:
I broke the molds by doing this, mainly due to them not being thick enough + the latex REALLY stuck hard for some reason? I made the latex skins in the mold, then dropped in AB foam. Cut holes out of the torso, pinned spikes in place then joined the seams with several layers of brush latex and a heat gun to speed things up - Since there is no real 'texture' This way is much quicker than cabopatching
- If it was textured then I wouldve seam it properly LOL.
FINALLY//
Here is an unlisted video for you guys to see all the parts in chocolate brown xD (Dont share this video, since Its still fairly on the downlow locally here)
Rem Progress / Base coat down - YouTube
Thanks for checking in guys!!